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ZIMSEC O-Level Additional Mathematics

6.1.2.2Remainder theorem

Remainder theorem in ZIMSEC O-Level Additional Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 6.1.2.2.1Form 3: state the remainder theorem and find the remainder when a polynomial is divided by a given linear expression.
  2. 6.1.2.2.2Form 3: use the remainder and factor theorems to solve problems involving polynomials.

Lessons

  • The remainder and factor theorems

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Remainder theorem: sample question

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Find the remainder when x3+2x2−5x+1x^{3} + 2x^{2} - 5x + 1 is divided by x−2x - 2.

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